Phoenix

Phoenix is an emerging-stage research humanoid from Sanctuary AI, the Canadian company (Geordie Rose, Suzanne Gildert) pursuing a cognitive-architecture approach distinct from foundation-model peers. There is no consumer product, price, or availability on record; the editorial position is honest-absence.

Readiness

Phoenix is announced, no delivery date, the 1 capability claim on file is all teleoperated-assisted with demonstrated once, 1 verified deployment is on file, and no incidents are on record.

Availability

announced-no-date

Announced, no delivery date.

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Price honesty

no-price

No price points on file for Phoenix.

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Capability honesty

teleoperated-assisted

1 reviewed claim: teleoperated-assisted, demonstrated once.

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Real-world use

pilot

Maturity: pilot. 1 verified deployment in the registry.

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Safety record

no-incidents

No incidents on record. 1 verified deployment on file.

What it claims to do

• Picks and packsteleoperated-assisted· demonstrated onceevidence ↗

Price

No reviewed price points on file.

Real-world use

• Toronto operated by Sanctuary AI2023-08-01

Safety record

No incidents on record. 1 verified deployment on file.

Privacy

No privacy practices disclosed or on file for Phoenix.

Specs

hand_dof

20

ai_system

Carbon AI

height_cm

170

weight_kg

70

payload_kg

25

max_speed_ms

1.34

autonomy_modes

directly piloted, pilot-assist, supervised autonomous

current_generation

Gen 8 (announced January 2025)

first_commercial_pilot

Canadian Tire/Marks, Langley BC, May 2023

What's under the hood

• Runs on Carbonfoundation-model

Frequently asked questions

Is the Phoenix actually available for purchase?

Announced but not yet available.Source: Sanctuary AI — company website

What does the Phoenix cost?

Not announced.

Does the Phoenix really picks and packs?

Partially demonstrated with teleoperator assistance, not fully autonomous.Sources: Sanctuary AI Unveils Phoenix -- Sanctuary AI official blog; Phoenix general-purpose humanoid designed for industrial work; first commercial deployment announced 2024; uses Carbon AI control system with teleoperation-based skill learning, Sanctuary AI enters strategic relationship with Magna to build embodied AI robots -- The Robot Report; Magna International (major OEM supplier) partnership to deploy Phoenix into real-world manufacturing facilities

Where is the Phoenix being used?

Phoenix is in use at: Toronto operated by Sanctuary AI (2023-08-01).Source: Sanctuary AI: Phoenix deployed at Magna International manufacturing facility, Aug 2023

What's the Phoenix running on?

Phoenix runs on Carbon (foundation-model, commercial maturity).

Is the Phoenix safe?

No incidents on record across 1 verified deployment.

How does the Phoenix handle privacy?

No privacy practices disclosed or on file for Phoenix.

Who makes the Phoenix?

Phoenix is made by Sanctuary AI, based in Vancouver, BC, Canada.Source: Sanctuary AI — company website

Video

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Sources

1. Sanctuary AI news index (2025-2026 cadence dominated by hand/manipulation/materials items) · https://www.sanctuary.ai/news/ ↗
2. Sanctuary AI in-hand manipulation; James Wells named CEO, Rose departure; hand-first + modular hands for non-Sanctuary robots (Dec 2024) · https://www.therobotreport.com/sanctuary-ai-showing-new-dexterity-with-in-hand-manipulation-skills/ ↗
3. Zeon invests in Sanctuary AI + partners on specialized materials for dexterous robotics (Jun 1 2026) · https://www.bctechnology.com/news/2026/6/1/Zeon-Invests-in-Vancouver-based-Sanctuary-AI.cfm ↗
4. Sanctuary AI: RL control of advanced hydraulic robotic hands; IP-portfolio framing (May 6 2025) · https://www.bctechnology.com/news/2025/5/6/Sanctuary-AI-Says-it-Leads-Industry-in-Controlling-Advanced-Robotic-Hands-Using-Reinforcement-Learning.cfm ↗
5. Sanctuary Phoenix (7th gen): Carbon data-capture; Mark's (Canadian Tire) retail pilot + Magna partnership · https://www.therobotreport.com/sanctuary-ais-latest-phoenix-humanoid-can-learn-tasks-in-24-hours/ ↗
6. Sanctuary closes C$75.5M (US$58.5M) Series A (Nov 2024; Bell, Magna, Verizon Ventures, Workday, EDC) · https://www.sanctuary.ai/blog/sanctuary-ai-closes-75-million-series-a-funding ↗
7. Sanctuary AI Canadian funding (>$140M cumulative incl. C$30M SIF; Jul 2024) · https://www.therobotreport.com/sanctuary-ai-obtains-canadian-funding-general-purpose-humanoid-development/ ↗
8. Sanctuary AI Unveils Phoenix, a Humanoid General Purpose Robot Designed for Work · https://sanctuary.ai/news/sanctuary-ai-unveils-phoenix-a-humanoid-general-purpose-robot-designed-for-work/ ↗ · 2023-05-16
9. Sanctuary AI Deploys First Humanoid General Purpose Robot Commercially · https://www.sanctuary.ai/blog/sanctuary-ai-deploys-first-humanoid-general-purpose-robot-commercially ↗ · 2023-05-25
10. Sanctuary AI's latest Phoenix humanoid can learn tasks in under 24 hours · https://www.therobotreport.com/sanctuary-ai-latest-phoenix-humanoid-can-learn-tasks-in-24-hours/ ↗ · 2024-04-02
11. Sanctuary AI Releases New Generation of AI Robots for High-Quality Data Capture · https://sanctuary.ai/news/sanctuary-ai-releases-new-generation-of-ai-robots-for-high-quality-data-capture/ ↗ · 2025-01-07
12. Sanctuary AI — company website · https://www.sanctuary.ai/ ↗
13. Sanctuary AI — Wikipedia · https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanctuary_AI ↗
14. Sanctuary AI (official) - unveils Phoenix general-purpose humanoid (21-DoF hydraulic hands, tactile sensors, Carbon cognitive architecture) · https://www.sanctuary.ai/blog/sanctuary-ai-unveils-phoenix-a-humanoid-general-purpose-robot-designed-for-work ↗
15. Sanctuary AI enters strategic relationship with Magna - embodied AI robots for automotive manufacturing + strategic equity investment · https://www.therobotreport.com/sanctuary-ai-enters-strategic-relationship-with-magna-to-build-embodied-ai-robots/ ↗
16. Sanctuary AI announces Microsoft collaboration to accelerate AI for general-purpose robots (May 2024) · https://www.sanctuary.ai/blog/sanctuary-ai-announces-microsoft-collaboration-to-accelerate-ai-development-for-general-purpose-robots ↗
17. Sanctuary AI announces Microsoft collaboration (May 2024) · https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sanctuary-ai-announces-microsoft-collaboration-to-accelerate-ai-development-for-general-purpose-robots-302133360.html ↗
18. Sanctuary AI announces strategic financing from BDC Capital and InBC (July 2024) · https://www.sanctuary.ai/blog/sanctuary-ai-announces-strategic-financing-from-bdc-capital-and-inbc ↗
19. Sanctuary AI announces strategic financing from BDC Capital and InBC (July 2024) · https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sanctuary-ai-announces-strategic-financing-from-bdc-capital-and-inbc-302188928.html ↗
20. Sanctuary AI releases next generation of Phoenix general-purpose robot (Apr 2024) · https://www.robotics247.com/article/sanctuary_ai_releases_next_generation_of_phoenix_general_purpose_robot ↗
21. Microsoft and Sanctuary AI team to advance general-purpose robots (May 2024) · https://www.iotworldtoday.com/robotics/microsoft-sanctuary-ai-team-to-advance-general-purpose-robots ↗
22. Sanctuary AI official YouTube (@sanctuaryai), embedded under standard YouTube embed terms. oEmbed author_url verified 2026-06-04. Maker demo; teleop/choreographed, not autonomous. · https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FH3zbUSMAAU ↗ · 2026-06-04
23. Sanctuary AI: Phoenix deployed at Magna International manufacturing facility, Aug 2023 · https://sanctuary.ai/news/sanctuary-ai-becomes-first-company-to-achieve-human-level-intelligence-in-general-purpose-robot/ ↗
24. TechCrunch: Sanctuary AI Phoenix at Magna automotive plant, Aug 2023 · https://techcrunch.com/2023/08/15/sanctuary-ai-gets-its-humanoid-robot-phoenix-to-complete-tasks-at-a-magna-automotive-plant/ ↗